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Spring Valley outlasts Lexington in double OT

Despite trailing 1-0 after the first half, on the road, Spring Valley was able to tie, then defeat region rival Lexington 2-1 in the second round of the SCHSL 5A State Playoffs.

Lexington moves past Wando in state playoffs

Thanks to a two-run first inning and a three-run third, Lexington took care of visiting Wando in their first game of the SCHSL 5A State Playoffs Thursday night, besting the Warriors 5-2.

Fireflies walk-off Lexington, 4-3 Thursday night

Thursday’s series finale between Columbia and Lexington was as entertaining as it was whacky. The Fireflies notched just two hits but came away with a 4-3 walk-off win in 10 innings at Spirit Communications Park. The Fireflies won the series and improved to 3-1 in extras in 2018.

Teheran no-hitter into 7th, Braves blank Mets 11-0 for sweep

Julio Teheran took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning, 20-year-old Ronald Acuna Jr. hit his second big league home run and Atlanta routed the New York Mets 11-0 Thursday to complete a three-game sweep that vaulted the young Braves into the NL East lead.

Camden's Brooke Dixon earns Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award at Francis Marion

Francis Marion University senior women’s basketball player Briana Burgins, senior baseball pitcher Arien Seymour, and junior women’s basketball player Brooke Dixon have earned Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports-Scholar Awards for 2018.  The honors are presented by Diverse magazine, a publication that addresses issues in higher education.

Ainhoa Olarra headlines USC's two All-SEC honorees

South Carolina women’s golf standouts Ainhoa Olarra and Lois Kaye Go both received All-SEC honors, the league announced Thursday. Olarra was selected to the All-SEC First Team, while Go grabbed a spot on the conference’s Second Team.

WNBA announces 20 games to be streamed on Twitter for 2018 regular season

The WNBA today announced the 20 games that will be live streamed on Twitter during the 2018 season.  Twitter will return for its second consecutive season of live game coverage with four games on Sunday, May 20, followed by games each Tuesday and a season finale on Sunday, Aug. 19.

Clemson Bryan-bound for NCAA Regional

Clemson was selected as the No. 3 seed at the Bryan, Texas Regional of the NCAA Men’s Golf Tournament on Wednesday. The Tigers will compete in the tournament May 14-16 at the Tradition Club in Bryan, Texas.

Gamecocks headed to Texas for NCAA Regionals

South Carolina men's golf will be heading to Bryan, Texas, for 2018 NCAA Regionals May 14-16, as the 81-team field was announced for the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship Wednesday evening on Golf Channel.

USC powers past CSU in final regular season home game

No. 12 South Carolina softball used two Mackenzie Boesel home runs and three or more runs in every inning to roll to a 14-0 win in five innings over Charleston Southern on Wednesday night at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field.

Tickets go on sale for 2018 Blowfish season

It's the thirty day countdown till opening night Thursday May 31st and its our first Thirsty Thursday of the 2018 Season- 1/2 off Bud, Bud Light and Stella! The Blowfish take on the Forest City Owls with the gates opening at 6pm and game time is 7:05pm. Check out a "96 Dale Earnhardt Signature Series Monte Carlo which will be on display.

Gamecocks aim to host NCAA Tournament regional

As Carolina settles in to start the home stretch to the regular season, the Gamecocks are looking to stay locked in and lock up a chance to host regional play in the NCAA Tournament.

Fireflies lose lead late, drop homestand opener

Twice the Fireflies had three-run leads in their Tuesday night showdown with Lexington. But the Legends used a five-run eighth inning to lead their way to a comeback 7-6 victory over Columbia.

SC State headed to Florida for NCAA Men's Tennis Tournament

South Carolina State, fresh off its ninth Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) men's tennis championship in 11 years, will head to Gainesville, Fla. on Saturday, May 12 to take on Florida, the No. 13 overall seed and defending national champion, in the first round of the NCAA Men's Tennis Championships.

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